Fostering in Hertfordshire

Could you become a foster carer in Hertfordshire?

We are always on the lookout to recruit foster carers in Hertfordshire who are seeking a highly rewarding challenge. We need foster carers in Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford and St Albans and others parts of the county who are willing to make a commitment to the young people in need of care in these areas. Nexus Fostering are well known in Hertfordshire for providing fantastic support to each and every one of our foster carers. We are here to help make your journey into foster caring an easy and enjoyable one.

The benefits of fostering in Hertfordshire

We don't expect you to know everything from the off. As a Nexus Fostering foster carer, you are very much part of the team and we offer excellent training and support as well as our standard package which includes:

Regular phone calls and visit from your Nexus Fostering social worker

An allowance from £357 to £819 per week

14 days paid respite a year

Training in all aspects of looking after a young person in your home

Opportunities to meet other Nexus Fostering foster carers

Nexus events for you, your foster child and your own family

24/7 out of hours support line

Who can foster in Hertfordshire?

Why foster with Nexus in Hertfordshire?

As a well-known and trusted fostering agency in Hertfordshire, Nexus Fostering pride ourselves on our reputation as a supportive, knowledgeable and caring agency who are willing to take the time to listen to the needs of our foster carers and help them to become better carers. The team in our Harrow office are always on hand to offer help but we also have carers all over Hertfordshire who can offer assistance should you need it. Our foster carers always have great thing to say about us, here are a couple of examples:

"We have 24-hour support if needed. Someone is always on call from Nexus out of office hours. My Social Worker has always been there for us, as a family, at times of crisis. A member of Nexus is always with us at placements, reviews and any significant meetings" - Lee & Andi

"We have received lots of training and all has been very useful" - Aliyah & Ethan

"Nexus are always there to offer help and support; they couldn't be better" - Morgan & Bev

Not only do our carers have good things to say about us, we also achieved an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for our work with foster carers and the young people they look after. We received this rating for our well organised work and our dedication to ensure our foster children are healthy, happy and safe.

What to do next

There are plenty of children and young people in need of foster care in Hertfordshire, so if you feel that you have the qualities of a good foster carer, such as patience and understanding, please get in touch with us today. Call us on 0800 3890143 or complete an online enquiry form below.

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About Hertfordshire

There’s plenty of fun to be had in Hertfordshire, making it an ideal place to foster children and young people. Get outdoors with your foster child and visit Aldenham Country Park where you can visit farm animals, ride a pony or go on a woodland adventure. You can take your foster child to Paradise Wildlife Park where they will be endlessly entertained by the amazing animals, or take them to Roller City for some roller skating fun! No matter what you choose to do with your foster child, you’re sure to get a real sense of satisfaction by providing someone in need with the care and support they need.